Richard Bruce
PRO Member
Is there a set average that you would want to keep your wall thickness on segmented vessels, and feature rings?
Like mfisher said, it all depends on the piece. I've made some little ones with 1/2" rings but the red piece in my avitar has 2" rings (but it's also 38" tall).Is there a set average that you would want to keep your wall thickness on segmented vessels, and feature rings?
I'm just not there yet. Still thinking about a piece that tears out or separates and hit's me. I wear a face shield, respirator, and my overalls but still don't like the idea of being hit. I'm sure the more experience I get the more my confidence will build.i personally let my turning tell me how thin to go, i get a feeling when i am turning when enough is enough, but that just me
I'm just not there yet. Still thinking about a piece that tears out or separates and hit's me. I wear a face shield, respirator, and my overalls but still don't like the idea of being hit. I'm sure the more experience I get the more my confidence will build.
Most things I build are 1/4" thick on average. I have made a few smaller items that were less than 1/8" and was scared it would blow apart. Usually when I get much less that 1/4' i start getting vibrations and chatter in the wood I am cutting especially on larger bowls and tall hollow forms. Just getting a uniform thickness is my main goal now.[/Q
Thanks for the advice.
I'm just not there yet. Still thinking about a piece that tears out or separates and hit's me. I wear a face shield, respirator, and my overalls but still don't like the idea of being hit. I'm sure the more experience I get the more my confidence will build.